Why did the worlds smallest island nation revise its name? | Explained
For small nations like Naoero, which has a population close to just 12,000, de-colonialisation is a matter of identity
New talks 'last chance' for Iran to forge deal, avoid escalation of U.S. strikes: Trump
Mr. Trump, speaking at the Oval Office, said he expects negotiations that will reopen the Strait of Hormuz and create a pathway for Iran to address the United States' concerns about its nuclear programme will begin in the next day or two
Indonesia, Thailand launch new flight routes to boost tourism
President Prabowo Subianto welcomed the launch of new direct air routes connecting key cities in Indonesia and ...
Indonesia, Thailand target US$20 billion bilateral trade by 2030
Indonesia and Thailand have set a target to increase bilateral trade to US$20 billion by 2030 through strengthened ...
Prabowo offers condolences on passing of Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha
President Prabowo Subianto extended his deepest condolences to the Royal Family and the people of Thailand on the ...
Nepal requests India to accept national ID card for cross-border travel
Guwahati: Nepal has formally requested India to recognise its National Identity Card (NID) as a valid travel document for cross-border movement, a move aimed at strengthening identity verification while facilitating travel between the two neighbouring countries. The proposal was submitted by Nepals Department of Immigration to the Government of India in late June, according to [] The post Nepal requests India to accept national ID card for cross-border travel appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Indonesia, Thailand agree to strengthen ASEAN amid global uncertainty
Indonesia and Thailand have agreed to strengthen strategic cooperation to bolster the stability, security, and ...
Sudan army drone attack on Darfur court kills 35
The court session was being held under a tree with the participation of local community leaders, a witness from the area told on condition of anonymity for safety reasons
Sheikh Hasinas media event can hurt ties with India: Bangladesh
Dhaka expects India to ensure that no one used Indian territory to make political statements or conduct any activities aimed at creating instability within Bangladesh, a report from Bangladeshs official news agency said
Indonesia, Thailand adopt strategic partnership roadmap to 2030
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul have adopted the Indonesia-Thailand ...
Prabowo welcomes Indonesia-Thailand investment, tourism deals
President Prabowo Subianto on Monday welcomed private-sector cooperation and investment commitments between Indonesia ...
OJK assures 100+ global investors of capital market reforms
Chair of the Board of Commissioners of the Financial Services Authority (OJK), Friderica Widyasari Dewi, revealed that ...
Prabowo thanks Thailand for repatriating Indonesian scam victims
President Prabowo Subianto lauded the Thai government for helping facilitate the repatriation of nearly 1,000 ...
Young Indonesians shine with gold and bronze at Asia Cup 2026
Two young Indonesian roller skating athletes achieved remarkable results by winning one gold medal and one bronze medal ...
Indonesia, Thailand boost fight against transnational crime
Indonesia and Thailand agreed on Monday to strengthen law enforcement cooperation through intelligence sharing, joint ...
RI, Thailand expand local currency use to boost trade, investment
The governments of Indonesia and Thailand agreed to strengthen cooperation in the digital economy sector, including ...
Indonesia, Thailand agree to boost food security ties
The governments of Indonesia and Thailand have agreed to bolster their partnership across several strategic sectors, ...
RI, Thailand establish Joint Trade Commission to boost economic ties
President Prabowo Subianto and Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul agreed to strengthen economic and trade ...
Prabowo receives honorary decoration from Royal Thai Armed Forces
President Prabowo Subianto received an honorary decoration from the Royal Thai Armed Forces during the state visit of ...
Indonesia Tennis League launched to nurture next-generation players
The Executive Board of the Indonesian Tennis Association (PP PELTI) has launched the 2026 Indonesia Tennis League to ...
Prabowo urges more frequent Indonesia-Thailand meetings
President Prabowo Subianto emphasized the importance of Indonesia and Thailand intensifying bilateral engagement to ...
Indonesia economy resilient, projected to grow up to 6 percent: KSSK
The Financial System Stability Committee (KSSK) projects Indonesia's economy to grow between 5.6 percent and 6.0 ...
Indonesia maps rare earths in mineral exports amid regulatory review
The Indonesian government is mapping the concentration of rare earth elements (REEs) in mineral exports, such as nickel ...
Indonesia eyes vertical housing to resolve national backlog
The Public Housing Savings Management Agency (BP Tapera) highlighted vertical housing as a primary strategy to address ...
Prabowo supports expanded joint military exercises with Thailand
President Prabowo Subianto expressed support for increasing the frequency of joint military exercises between the ...
Prabowo, Thai PM hold one-on-one talks on bilateral cooperation
President Prabowo Subianto and Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul held a one-on-one meeting at the Merdeka Palace ...
Pertamina tanker rescues 17 victims of Mutiara Sentosa II ferry fire
State-owned downstream energy subsidiary Pertamina Patra Niagas tanker MT Transko Arafura rescued 17 survivors ...
India's ex-wrestling chief cleared in sexual harassment case
A group of female wrestlers had accused Singh of sexually harassing them - he denied the allegations.
BPK encourages ministries to apply ESG principles in budget management
Indonesia's Supreme Audit Board (BPK) encourages ministries and institutions to implement Environmental, Social, ...
ESDM Ministry prepares 3-kg CNG as alternative to LPG
The Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Ministry is nearing the completion of technical trials for 3-kilogram ...
Indonesia's financial sector resilient amid global volatility: KSSK
Indonesia's financial system maintained its stability through the second quarter of 2026 despite escalating global ...
Southeast Asian Travel Professionals Discover the Many Sides of Zhejiang
From July 20 to 24, a familiarization tour organized by the Zhejiang Provincial Department of Culture, Radio, ...
Sakuranesia strengthens Indonesia-Japan-Russia ties through JFC 2026
Sakuranesia Foundation held the Humanity, Earth and Life (HEAL) International Conference 2026 as part of the Jember ...
Indonesia weighs action against YouTube over vapepromotion
Indonesias Communications and Digital Minister Meutya Hafid said Monday she is considering action against ...
ULM, NTU Singapore collaborate on proboscis monkey research
Lambung Mangkurat University (ULM) and Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Singapore are exploring a research ...
Ministry investigates Mutiara Sentosa ferry fire in Java Sea
Indonesia's Transportation Ministry has launched an investigation to determine the cause of a fire that broke out ...
LORDNINE: Infinite Class Now Available on HUAWEI AppGallery
HUAWEI AppGallery is pleased to announce thatLORDNINE: Infinite Class, the next-generation MMORPG from ...
On Sebatik, marines guard Indonesias frontier and its people
Indonesia, the worlds largest archipelago, stretches across the equator with more than 17,000 islands scattered ...
Indonesian govt assures smooth evacuation of ferry fire victims
Indonesian Transportation Minister Dudy Purwagandhi has assured that the evacuation and medical assistance for victims ...
Ministry strengthens madrasa transformation through modernization
Indonesia is accelerating the transformation of Islamic schools through infrastructure upgrades, digital learning, ...
Why is Pakistan-occupied Kashmir rocked by protests? | Explained
What is the political relationship between Islamabad and PoK? What has India said about the Rawalakot protests?
PAL Indonesia, BRIN partner to advance green shipyard transformation
State-owned shipbuilder PT PAL Indonesia and the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) have partnered to ...
Indonesia, Cambodia Air Forces establish military cooperation
The Indonesian Air Force (TNI AU) is strengthening its relationship with the Cambodian Air Force (CAF) by agreeing on ...
President Prabowo sets 2030 World Cup target for Garuda squad
President Prabowo Subianto has set a firm ambition for Indonesian football, declaring that the Garuda squad deserves a ...
Indonesia's first-half exports rise 4.13 percent to US$140.81 billion
Indonesias exports rose 4.13 percent in the first half of 2026 to US$140.81 billion from a year earlier, while ...
Government refines rare earth export rules to ease mineral trade
Indonesia is refining regulations governing the management and trade of rare earth element content limits in mineral ...
After Market Entry, What Comes Next?
A news report from iChongqing: The 2026 Land-Sea Economic Forum drew nearly 200 government, business, finance, ...
Environment Ministry to back circular economy in free meal program
The Ministry of Environment has expressed its readiness to provide assistance in implementing circular economy ...
Nippon Paint China Debuts at ARCHIDEX 2026, Showcasing Industrial Innovations
Nippon Paint China made its debut at ARCHIDEX 2026, held from July 29 to August 1 at the Malaysia International Trade ...
Indonesian, Australian navies complete joint 2026 Cassowary Exercise
The Indonesian Navy has completed joint drills with the Royal Australian Navy, strengthening bilateral military and ...
MagangHub aims to curb youth unemployment: Ministry
Indonesia's Ministry of Manpower stated its National Internship Programme (MagangHub) is aimed at preparing fresh ...
Minister urges stronger role for mosques in community empowerment
Religious Affairs Minister Nasaruddin Umar emphasized the need to continue expanding the functions of mosques across ...
Indonesia posts US$3.58 billion trade surplus in H1 2026
Indonesia recorded a trade surplus of US$3.58 billion in the first half of 2026, driven by strong manufacturing exports ...
Indonesian President Prabowo to host Thai PM Charnvirakul in Jakarta
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is scheduled to receive a courtesy call from Thai Prime Minister Anutin ...
Govt backs youth entrepreneurship to drive economic growth
Indonesia is encouraging more young people to become entrepreneurs, as stronger entrepreneurship is essential to ...
Deputy minister urges stronger vocational, language skills for jobs
Indonesia's Deputy Minister of Manpower Afriansyah Noor called for stronger vocational competencies and language ...
Indonesia's transmigration policy wins China's support
Indonesia's transmigration policy transformation won Chinese support, with Ambassador Wang Lutong pledging ...
Red White Coops and free meal create circular economy: Minister
Two Indonesian government programmes, Red and White Village Cooperatives (KDMP) andFree Nutritious Meals (MBG), ...
Indonesia seeks global funds with international finance hub
Indonesia is accelerating plans to establish the Indonesia International Financial Center (PFII) to attract global ...
BRIN advances underground river research to boost water security
Indonesia's National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) is strengthening research on underground rivers in ...
Minister champions equal access to jobs for people with disabilities
Indonesian Manpower Minister Yassierli is championing equal opportunities for persons with disabilities, emphasizing ...
Indonesia resumes mineral exports amid rare-earth rule revision
Indonesia has allowed mineral exports to resume following delays related to rare-earth elements (REE) content, ...
Indonesia expands aquaculture to supply free meals program
Indonesias Marine Affairs and Fisheries Ministry is rolling out a thematic aquaculture program to help ...
Ministry says zero-tariff tuna access needs stronger upstream sector
Indonesia's Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries stated the new zero-percent preferential tariff on processed ...
Indonesia advances Trans Papua road to boost connectivity
Indonesia's Ministry of Public Works is advancing construction of the Jayapura-Wamena Trans Papua Road to improve ...
Indonesia probes Java Sea ferry fire that killed five
The Indonesian government has launched an official investigation into a deadly ferry fire in the Java Sea that killed ...
At least 14 dead as Ukraine, Russia exchange strikes
The exchange of strikes comes amid signs both Moscow and Kyiv are increasing the scale and intensity of attacks on each other, nearly four-and-a-half years into their grinding war
Indonesia develops frankincense oil for premium perfumes
Indonesia's National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) has developed high-grade essential oil from indigenous ...
Indonesian govt deploys patrol ships after ferry fire kills five
Indonesia's Transportation Ministry deployed coast guard patrol vessels and coordinated with search and rescue ...
Indonesia probes detention of Riau fishermen in Malaysia
Indonesia's Riau Islands provincial government is coordinating with the Indonesian Consulate General in Kuching to ...
Indonesia's Food Task Force names 39 suspects in rice fraud crackdown
Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran Sulaiman said Indonesia's Food Task Force has named 39 suspects in 38 cases ...
Moscow Mayor calls deadly bomb attack on a restaurant a 'terrorist act'
Footage released by Russian state media showed heavily armed law-enforcement officers, several ambulances and other emergency vehicles at the site
Bangladesh court grants bail to jailed Hindu rights leader; release from prison unlikely
Mr. Das is a Hindu monk whose arrest in November 2024 on sedition charges for allegedly disrespecting the national flag sparked protests and communal tensions in Bangladesh
Ruling BNP authorises PM Rahman to finalise nominee for Bangladesh's presidential elections
According to Article 123(2) of the Constitution, an election to fill the vacant office of the President must be held within 90 days of the post becoming vacant
Minister pushes greater local role in Indonesia's mining sector
Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia called for greater public participation in mining management to ...
Yogyakarta showcases neurodivergent artists at Jejak Warna exhibition
The Yogyakarta Tourism Office said artworks by neurodivergent artists at the Jejak Warna exhibition, held ...
Five dead after ferry fire off East Java, 232 evacuated
Indonesias National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas) said 232 people were evacuated from the passenger ferry ...
Jember Cigar Festival draws delegates from 11 countries
Representatives of tobacco processing companies from 11 countries, including the United States, Malaysia, Singapore, ...
Indonesia readies regional sites for Prabowo's free school program
Home Affairs Minister Tito Karnavian said he is coordinating with regional governments to prepare sites for ...
Indonesia urges US, Iran to end conflict and restore peace
A member of Indonesias House of Representatives (DPR) urged the government to continue playing an active role in ...
Karo Flower and Fruit Festival boosts tourism and local economy
Karo Regent Antonius Ginting said the 2026 Karo Flower and Fruit Festival (FBB), held from July 30 to August 1, ...
Indonesia warns YouTube over vape livestream with children
Indonesia's Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs has issued a first warning letter to YouTube after ...
Apkasi urges fiscal reform to strengthen regional investment
The Indonesian District Governments Association (Apkasi) called for updates to regional fiscal regulations to ...
Indonesia tightens MBG food safety rules after student illness
Head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) Sudaryono reiterated his commitment to a zero-tolerance policy against food ...
BRIN: Banten rail reactivation could boost regional economy
Research by the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) has revealed that reactivating the ...
Minister urges railway expansion across Kalimantan, developing growth
Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Djamari Chaniagosaid that expanding Kalimantan's ...
Israeli strikes kill nine in Gaza, Israeli Minister says no deal to halt attacks
The Israeli military said that the strikes in Deir al-Balah aimed at two Hamas Nukhba commanders, while strikes in Gaza City and Jabalia targeted military operatives, with the situation still under review
Indonesia warns public against misleading old photos and videos
The Ministry of Communication and Digital has urged the public to carefully check photo and video content to avoid ...
Nine vessels sent to rescue 250 people after ferry fire off East Java
Indonesian authorities deployed nine vessels on Sunday to evacuate 250 passengers and crew after the passenger ferry ...
Samarinda preserves 17 cultural heritage sites to strengthen identity
The Samarinda City Education and Culture Office is preserving 17 cultural heritage sites to strengthen the city's ...
